Supervisor, Materials Management (Thermal Hardware Production)

Cape Canaveral, FL · 1+ years experience · Posted Sep 24, 2026

At a glance

The Supervisor, Materials Management will manage day-to-day activities and lead continuous improvement across all aspects of materials management at the launch site.
This role involves overseeing the receipt, distribution, and issuance of materials critical to building, launching, and recovering rockets.

Manage an hourly workforce by assessing employee performance, providing positive/constructive feedback, facilitating conflict resolution, and addressing repeat issues with corrective actions, performance improvement plans, or through disciplinary means
Lead by setting an example, taking feedback from all levels of the organization, and motivating your organization to achieve the highest level of results
Monitor and improve operations, ensuring a safe work environment – with the goal of zero OSHA recordable annually
Ensure business practices are being followed to not only guarantee the processing of product in a quality manner, but also meet those needs outlined in AS9100 and customer flow-down requirements
Manage the incoming acceptance, storing and issuing of a wide variety of parts, details and hardware into inventory
Manage operations that provide industry-leading levels of customer service in all operations: recognizing the needs of the business and adapting to support our mission
Lead cost-saving opportunities, identifying internal/external cost reductions and optimization opportunities
Ensure cycle counting procedures are routinely followed to meet both our internal and external audit requirements
Supervise the local shipping and receiving operation; coordinating movements into and out of the local facility, along with critical point-to-point movements outside of the local facility
Support and maintain metric goals and objectives for the Cape inventory teams

Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of professional experience in materials management, supply chain, or production/manufacturing; or 4+ years of professional experience in materials management, supply chain, or production/manufacturing
1+ years of leadership experience leading teams, projects, or people
Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
Lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, Asylee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State under ITAR regulations

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, science, engineering, or similar technical discipline
Completion of a leadership or rotational development program
The Association for Supply Chain Management certification – CPIM or CSCP
Lean/6-Sigma experience (green/black Belt certifications)
Excellent communication and team-building skills
Organized and self-driven, capable of working independently with little direction
Ability to work in a fast-paced /cross-functional environment
Experience within an aerospace, aviation, or automotive manufacturing environment